Monte Grande (Sal)
| Monte Grande | |
|---|---|
Monte Grande | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Prominence | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Listing | List of mountains in Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 16°49′15″N 22°54′36″W / 16.82083°N 22.91000°W |
| Geography | |
northern Sal | |
Monte Grande (Portuguese meaning “big mountain”) is a mountain in the northern part of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. It is situated 8 km northeast of the island capital Espargos. At 405 m (1,329 ft) elevation, it is the highest point of the island. It is a protected landscape because of its geological value; the protected area covers 1,309 ha (3,230 acres). There are pillow lava formations on the coast.